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October 9, 2024
Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service
Katherine
FULL TIME
Culture Care Connect Coordinator, Design and Implementation
Job Category: Community Services
Job Type: Full Time
Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that prides
itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel
welcome and comfortable.
WWHS operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services which
include our Main Clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Binjari Health Centre,
Women and Children’s Health, Men’s Health and a Dental Clinic.
We also deliver Community Service programs which aim to achieve better outcomes in early intervention,
treatment, and management through an integrated approach in a primary health care setting like our Alcohol
and Other Drugs Program, Social and Emotional Wellbeing program, Strongbala Men’s Justice, Katherine
Individual Support Program, our Strong Indigenous Families program and Connecting Pathways Program.
As well as providing Clinical and Community Services WWHS also provides Professional Development and
Training, as well as Corporate Services being: Human Resources, Finance, Infrastructure, Work Health and
Safety, Compliance and Administration Support.
WWHS is currently in process of establishing The Culture Care Connect (CCC) program within our community
Services Program offering. CCC is a proactive aftercare service will be designed and delivered to support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis. Culture Care
Connect will provide a safe environment, culturally appropriate care co-ordination, and support and linkages
with different aspects of treatment or response.
The CCC Coordinator, Design and Implementation will design and implement the Big Rivers Region
Community-Controlled Suicide Prevention Network; a network that aims to inform and improve First Nation’s
people access to culturally safe and appropriate suicide prevention services.
This will involve liaising, within a set time, with all relevant stakeholders including the CCC Researcher, Elders
and Community Members across the region, all relevant organisations within the Big Rivers Region and
Individuals who have experienced a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis (Peers/Clients of Wurli or other Big
Rivers Health Services; Sunrise and Katherine West Health Board.) The role will include negotiating and
understanding all the complexities of working with such a wide range of stakeholders, understanding any
pre-existing system currently in place, and ensuring the success of the program in the future, to reduce the
incidence of further attempts, or further suicidal crises, and reduce the impacts on Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander individuals, families, and Communities.
Ideally, we are seeking candidates with the following
Please ensure your application includes: –
Indigenous and/or Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact a member of the Human Resource team on 08 8972 9122 or email hr@wurli.org.au
itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel
welcome and comfortable.
WWHS operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services which
include our Main Clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Binjari Health Centre,
Women and Children’s Health, Men’s Health and a Dental Clinic.
We also deliver Community Service programs which aim to achieve better outcomes in early intervention,
treatment, and management through an integrated approach in a primary health care setting like our Alcohol
and Other Drugs Program, Social and Emotional Wellbeing program, Strongbala Men’s Justice, Katherine
Individual Support Program, our Strong Indigenous Families program and Connecting Pathways Program.
As well as providing Clinical and Community Services WWHS also provides Professional Development and
Training, as well as Corporate Services being: Human Resources, Finance, Infrastructure, Work Health and
Safety, Compliance and Administration Support.
WWHS is currently in process of establishing The Culture Care Connect (CCC) program within our community
Services Program offering. CCC is a proactive aftercare service will be designed and delivered to support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis. Culture Care
Connect will provide a safe environment, culturally appropriate care co-ordination, and support and linkages
with different aspects of treatment or response.
The CCC Coordinator, Design and Implementation will design and implement the Big Rivers Region
Community-Controlled Suicide Prevention Network; a network that aims to inform and improve First Nation’s
people access to culturally safe and appropriate suicide prevention services.
This will involve liaising, within a set time, with all relevant stakeholders including the CCC Researcher, Elders
and Community Members across the region, all relevant organisations within the Big Rivers Region and
Individuals who have experienced a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis (Peers/Clients of Wurli or other Big
Rivers Health Services; Sunrise and Katherine West Health Board.) The role will include negotiating and
understanding all the complexities of working with such a wide range of stakeholders, understanding any
pre-existing system currently in place, and ensuring the success of the program in the future, to reduce the
incidence of further attempts, or further suicidal crises, and reduce the impacts on Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander individuals, families, and Communities.
Ideally, we are seeking candidates with the following
-
Tertiary qualifications at Masters, Bachelor or Diploma (with extensive experience) in Community
Development, Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Psychology and/or Public Health. -
Demonstrated a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience within a primary health system or as research
assistant. - Evidence of participatory and narrative approaches in health, research and organisational change.
-
An established track record of complex project management in community-controlled health settings
and services and willingness to listen deeply and respond to community needs. -
Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change through effective team leadership and
management. - Proven ability to collect, analyse and report community-driven data.
-
Demonstrated ability or high-level understanding of Knowledge Translation processes and
application of knowledge into practice.
Please ensure your application includes: –
- A current resume or curriculum vitae (cv)
- A cover letter / email which provides a clear and concise overview of your ability to meet the key requirements of the role (prerequisites, qualifications / experience and competencies)
- Current National Police Certificate (not older than 3 months from issue date)
- Current Northern Territory Driver’s Licence
- Current Working with Children’s Clearance (Ochre Card)
- COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
Indigenous and/or Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact a member of the Human Resource team on 08 8972 9122 or email hr@wurli.org.au
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